Telf 222 2 Cars Posted April 27, 2019 My drop links are touching the suspension strut where the strut meets the hub bolt. See the picture Major confusion! Anybody any idea what the hell I've done wrong? I've spotted it whilst I am check torquing everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 325 Posted April 27, 2019 Nothing "wrong" , it's the aftermarket links .. had a few of them doing the same thing . Just shim the top (strut) side of the link with an couple of washers till it clears the hub , and it'll be fine . D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted April 27, 2019 OEM droplinks were tapered specifically to avoid this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 325 Posted April 27, 2019 .. and they lasted long time ! still have an pair of those in good working order . D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,525 Posted April 27, 2019 Only really happens on full droop eg when the car is jacked up. Put it back on its wheels and you will probably have adequate clearance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted April 27, 2019 Ok cheers guys. On wheels it still isnt clearing properly. I'll shim it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted April 27, 2019 45 minutes ago, DamirGTI said: .. and they lasted long time ! still have an pair of those in good working order . D Same here! And I have a new pair somewhere for when they eventually wear out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted April 27, 2019 you could have sold them to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted April 27, 2019 I could have sold you lots of things but your car would have ended up costing twice as much 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happypatrol 5 Posted April 30, 2019 I can confirm i had the same problem after replacing drop links and arms. Tried everything and in the end packed it out with a couple of washers. not had a problem since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites